• A majestic bald eagle soaring through a clear blue sky with a full moon in the background.
  • The image is a collage of four different views of a bald eagle in flight, each with a different material or finish, including acrylic, metal, and aluminum.
  • a modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden dresser, and a television mounted on the wall. There are two framed pictures of a bird, possibly a hawk, hanging on the wall. The room also features a wooden floor and a large window.
  • a modern dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a potted plant, and two framed prints of a bald eagle in flight.
  • a living room with a white sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf. There are two framed pictures of a bald eagle in flight hanging on the wall above the sofa.
  • The image is a modern office space with a minimalist design. It features a large open area with a concrete floor and white walls, and several chairs and tables arranged throughout the space. Two framed images of birds are displayed on the wall, adding a natural element to the otherwise industrial-looking room. The image also includes text that provides size information for the framed images, indicating that they are "10' x 10' (50 x 70)" and "12' x 12' (60 x 84)" respectively.
  • a modern bedroom with a large bed, a television, and a wooden dresser. There are two framed prints of a bald eagle in flight on the wall, and a lamp is also present in the room.
  • a dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a potted plant, and two framed pictures of a bald eagle in flight.
  • a living room with a white sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf. There are two framed prints of a bird in flight on the wall, one larger print and one smaller print. The larger print is 30 x 47 cm and the smaller print is 32 x 48 cm.
  • a modern office space with a minimalist design, featuring a large blue bird in flight, two framed prints of the same bird, and various office furniture and decor elements.
  • a modern bedroom with a large bed, a television, and a wooden dresser. The room has a minimalist and contemporary design, with a large painting of a bald eagle in flight hanging on the wall.
  • a serene indoor setting with a large blue canvas featuring a majestic bald eagle in flight, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden dining table.
  • a large white couch with blue pillows, a coffee table, and a bookshelf in a modern living room with a large window.
  • a modern office space with a large blue poster of a soaring eagle on the wall, surrounded by various office furniture and lighting fixtures.
  • a serene dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a potted plant, and a large painting of a bald eagle in flight.
  • a modern bedroom with a large bed, a television, and a wooden dresser. The room has a minimalist and contemporary design, with a large painting of a bird in flight on the wall.
  • The image is a modern office space with a minimalist design. It features a large blue wall with a framed image of a bird in flight, a white desk, a brown leather chair, and a white table. The room has a concrete ceiling with hanging lights, and the floor is made of wood.
  • A modern living room with a white sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf. Above the sofa is a large canvas print depicting a bald eagle in flight against a blue sky with a full moon.
  • a modern bedroom with a large bed, a television, and a wooden dresser. The room has a minimalist and contemporary design, with a large wall art piece featuring a bald eagle in flight.
  • a modern dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a potted plant, and a large painting of a bald eagle in flight.
  • a living room with a white sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf. Above the sofa, there is a large canvas print of a bald eagle in flight, with a full moon in the background.
  • The image is a modern office space with a large blue wall featuring a triptych of a bald eagle in flight. The office is furnished with various chairs, tables, and lamps, creating a professional and contemporary atmosphere.
  • a modern bedroom with a large bed, a television, and a wooden dresser. The room has a minimalist and contemporary design, with a large window providing natural light.
  • a modern dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a potted plant, and a large painting of a bald eagle in flight.
  • A modern living room with a white sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf. Above the sofa is a large blue and white bird painting depicting an eagle in flight.
  • The image is a modern office space with a minimalist design. It features a large blue wall with a framed image of a bald eagle in flight, and several chairs and tables arranged throughout the space. The room has a clean, uncluttered appearance with a focus on functionality and simplicity.
  • a modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a television, and a framed artwork of a bird in flight.
  • a modern dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a framed picture of a bald eagle in flight, and a potted plant. The room has a neutral color scheme and a minimalist design.
  • The image is a modern living room with a white sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf. There is a framed picture of a bald eagle on the wall, and a window with white blinds. The room has a minimalist and clean design, with a focus on the white furniture and the large window providing natural light.
  • a modern office space with a minimalist design, featuring a large framed artwork of a bird in flight on the wall, a desk with a chair, and various seating options including ottomans and chairs.
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Bald Eagle Carrying Fish, Moon Silhouette

Bald Eagle Carrying Fish, Moon Silhouette

Larry Rogers
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Bald Eagle Carrying Fish'

I still recall the first time I ever saw living, breathing, bald eagles in the wild. Just eight hours earlier, seeing a living bald eagle was the furthest thing from my mind. The memory of that day is clear as a bell. I was sitting at my computer desk in my home office. Reading work email, doing a bit of work-related spreadsheet maintenance, back to work email, then...

"Wait a minute!" I thought as I scrolled through someone's post on a photography site called DPReview. "Where the heck did that guy get a shot like these shots?." In front of me were wildlife shots I could only dream of getting.

The person had posted at least ten closeup photos of bald eagles snatching fish from crystal clear blue water. It was amazing! Shot after shot, many of them showing the very instant when the eagle made contact with the fish... “I must find out where these were taken,” I thought. And so it began, the reading of a post from a person who has become a friend over the years, Harsha Jayawardena. Harsha was thoughtful enough to tell his readers where the shots were taken. About an hour later, I was on the road to one of the finest spots in North America to photograph bald eagles in the wild! Keep reading, because I'll reveal the location after just a bit of explaining some of my 'secrets' to getting great bald eagle shots.

Bald eagle secret 1: Unless you enjoy seeing one, or maybe two bald eagles that are so far away you'll only specs in your photos, plan your trip when hundreds or even thousands of them are migrating. Go to one or more sites along their migration route to see hundreds of them all in one place.

Bald eagle secret 2: Take advantage of circumstances that favor YOU. The Mississippi River is a migration superhighway for bald eagles during the winter months. Go there. My favorite time is early January through mid-February each year. Here are the circumstances that must be present to get great (not average) photographs:
     (a) favorable wind (wind that is behind you as you face the birds - the always attack fish into the wind);
     (b) snow-covered ground - eagles will scatter when they have options other than fish (think dead critters); 
     (c) blue sky - nothing like a blue sky reflecting off the waters of the Mississippi to make your photos look great; and
     (4) no obstructions like fences to interfere with your shots.

So, where can you find ALL of this in one place? Start with a Corps of Engineers site known as Lock & Dam 14, located just south of LeClaire, Iowa, on the west bank of the Mississippi River. If you happen to be there when the conditions are just right, you may get some great shots! I guarantee you will meet some awesome photographers and really nice people.
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